Bad Cooking Habits You Should Ditch

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Whether you’re an experienced cook or just a beginner, there are probably some small habits and cooking mistakes you’re making in the kitchen that are potentially ruining your dishes. Read on to find out common cooking mistakes you should ditch.

Using Expired Products

Clean out your pantry and fridge on a regular basis and throw away expired ingredients, because you want to ensure that the food you cook is always delicious and safe to eat.

Not Cleaning as You Go

Cleaning the kitchen while you cook is probably the most useful habit every cook should adopt. Wipe down kitchen surfaces regularly and keep your kitchen organized while cooking, because these simple tricks can save you a lot of time and energy in the long run.

Cooking Everything With Olive Oil

Olive oil is well-known for its health benefits, which is why many people make the mistake of using olive oil for literally everything. Even though it’s healthy, olive oil is actually not good for grilling, frying and, in general, cooking at high temperatures.

Opening the Oven

Opening the oven too often while baking is probably the most common baking mistake people make, and it can easily ruin your food so try to avoid it.